Head-to-head · AI Meeting Assistants
Otter.ai vs Fathom
Otter.ai leads on 0 checks, Fathom on 1, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreOtter.ai · 9.0/10
- Free planboth
Otter.ai scores higher on our rubric for ai meeting assistants: 9.0 against 7.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #19.
Fathom leads on transcription languages: 38 languages versus 6 languages.
Otter.ai is the better fit for individuals seeking a low-cost established workflow. Fathom is the better fit for sales and customer-facing teams.
- Otter.ai fits best
Individuals seeking a low-cost established workflow
- Fathom fits best
Sales and customer-facing teams
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Side by side
| Feature | Otter.ai 9.0/10 Visit ↗ | Fathom 7.4/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.0 | 7.4 |
| Ranking | #4 in AI Meeting Assistants | #19 in AI Meeting Assistants |
| Best for | Individuals seeking a low-cost established workflow | Sales and customer-facing teams |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | — | $16/user/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Features Otter.ai 3/3 · Fathom 3/3 | ||
| Transcription | ✓ | ✓ |
| Summaries and action items | ✓ | ✓ |
| Calendar integrations | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Meeting capture | Bot | Bot |
| Meeting platforms | Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams | Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams |
| Transcription languages | 6 languages | 38 languages (best) |
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| Our verdict | Otter.ai is an AI meeting assistant for individuals and teams that need meeting capture, transcription, searchable notes, and follow-up support. It can join Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams meetings, identify speakers, produce… Read the review → |
Fathom is an AI meeting assistant for individuals and teams that captures Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams meetings. It creates searchable transcriptions, AI-generated summaries, and action items, with bot or bot-free capture… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Otter.ai — where it wins
- Free plan includes live transcription and 300 monthly minutes
- Searchable transcripts, summaries, action items, and AI chat
- Works across web, desktop, mobile, Chrome, and major meeting platforms
Where it doesn't
- Basic limits transcription to 300 monthly minutes
- Pro meetings are limited to 90 minutes each
- Published language coverage is six languages
Fathom — where it wins
- Free plan includes unlimited recordings, transcripts, summaries, clips, and search
- Bot or bot-free capture across Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams
- Business adds CRM sync, Deal View, coaching metrics, and AI scorecards
Where it doesn't
- Advanced summaries, action items, and conversational assistance require Premium
- CRM synchronization and coaching metrics are reserved for the Business tier
- Meeting capture is centered on Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams
- Otter.ai9.0/10 · Free plan
A broad meeting assistant with a strong free tier and affordable annual Pro plan.
Visit Otter.aiFull verdict → - Fathom7.4/10 · Pricing on request
A capable meeting assistant with a useful free plan and strong sales workflows.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
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